REPORT: Jags to sign Andrew Norwell, will make him the league's highest-paid OG

After losing out on wide receivers Allen Robinson and Sammy Watkins, the Jacksonville Jaguars turned their attention to what most would say is their biggest need: offensive guard. Per Adam Schefter, former Carolina Panthers guard Andrew Norwell intends to sign with the Jags once the new league year begins. The deal reportedly is a five-year deal worth $66.5 million, with $30 million guaranteed.

Former Panthers’ G Andrew Norwell intends to sign with the Jaguars on a 5-year deal for $66.5 million, including $30M fully guaranteed, source tells ESPN. He is going to become NFL’s highest paid guard – $13.3 million average.

Norwell, 26, was a dominant force in the interior for the Carolina Panthers and did a good job protecting Cam Newton, while also paving lanes for rookie Christian McCaffrey and the running backs before him. He marks a massive upgrade over both of the Jags’ starting guards from 2017 in Patrick Omameh and A.J. Cann, as he was the third-highest graded guard, according to Pro Football Focus and came in with an 88.8.

Putting Norwell next to one of the league’s best centers in Brandon Linder should definitely put a smile on Leonard Fournette’s face as the duo should be one of the best interior units in the league. That said, fans still shouldn’t rule out the Jags going with an offensive guard with the No. 29 overall pick as a player like Will Hernandez or Isaiah Wynn would even further solidify things in the middle.

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